Rachael Ray has raised health concerns among fans after she posted a video showing her speech slurred.
The 56-year-old chef and TV personality shocked fans when she posted a sneak peek of her new show, Rachael Ray in Tuscany, which saw her cooking Ossobuco while also paying tribute to the late Tony Bennett.
But when Ray emotionally recounted how Bennett hit his head on her marble countertop and feared she had “killed” him, fans began to wonder about her health.
One fan wrote: ‘Is she slurping or am I slurping?’, while a second typed: ‘I love you but are you okay? I’m seriously worried.’
Others wrote: ‘Rachel is in a little trouble?! I hope someone is as worried as I am?’, ‘Wait! What is going on with Rachael Ray?’ and ‘She’s getting older just like the rest of us. Maybe she has a medical condition, maybe she’s on medication. Either way, there’s no reason to be mean.’
Rachael Ray has left fans concerned about her health after posting a video showing her slurring her speech
The 56-year-old chef and TV personality shocked fans when she posted a preview of her new show, Rachael Ray in Tuscany, in which she cooked Ossobuco while paying tribute to the late Tony Bennett
‘What the hell is wrong with her? Messy hair, slurred words… wow, just wow…’
Other viewers supported the star, writing: ‘Such negative comments here. Leave Rachel alone. People go through all sorts of things in their lives that we don’t know about. Let’s just be nice.’
“I adore Rachael, I would give anything to cook with her and share some wine and laughter with her! She is the most giving and talented person with so much heart, and she deserves nothing but love and respect from her fans, she has mine!”
‘People leave her alone, menopause affects us all differently. Instead of putting her down, enjoy the delicious food and the nice stories.’
DailyMail.com has contacted Rachael Ray’s representatives for comment.
Last year, Ray announced that she would be ending her daytime talk show after 17 seasons.
“In the 20-plus years I’ve been in television, I’ve worked with Rachael for 17 fantastic seasons on daytime television,” Ray began his statement.
“But I’ve decided it’s time to move on to the next exciting chapter in my broadcasting career.”
But when Ray emotionally recounted how Bennett hit his head on her marble countertop and feared she had “killed” him, fans began to wonder about her own health.
Fans expressed their concerns on social media
The Rachael Ray Show debuted in 2006 and became the most-aired program of the year. It was nominated for 37 Daytime Emmys over the next 17 seasons, winning three for Best Talk Show.
At the heart of Rachael’s format is her recognizable cooking skills and her fun, relaxed interview style.
Celebrity guests play a major role: the 30-Minute Meals star has interviewed celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow, the Kardashians and even former First Lady Michelle Obama.
The Rachael Ray Show was one of the first daytime shows to resume filming during the Covid pandemic, airing its 16th season in October 2021.
2020 was a difficult year for Ray and her husband John Cusimano, 56, asThe couple lost their home in upstate New York to an accidental fire in August 2020.
Other fans defended the star in the comments section
Last year, Ray announced that she would be ending her daytime talk show after 17 seasons.
They also suffered from their Manhattan In September of that year, their apartment flooded and their pit bull Isaboo died that summer in June.
In 2008, Ray’s representative denied rumors that she had throat cancer – saying: “Rachael is the picture of health. She is having a very minor surgery to remove a benign cyst on her vocal cord.
“It’s a routine on-and-off procedure she’ll undergo in early December and will not negatively impact her daytime or Food Network filming.”